Ronnie James Dio quotes:

My childhood was safe and sane. No abuse and no traumas. I was surrounded by a large and loving family who taught me the importance of hard work and a meaningful education.

The best subjects are always people, who never fail to amaze me by their unpredictability.

Saddam's fate should be in the hands of his country men. They were the major victims of his brutal reign and should decide his life, death, or permanent imprisonment. Personally, I would lock him away forever.

The music industry's actions at the time of 9/11 and since have been actions driven by patriotism in most instances, and greed and stupidity to a lesser degree. Sounds like real life doesn't it?

I've never taken vocal lessons. My early trumpet training and a fortunate talent for singing has always been enough for me. In the case of rock singing, I've always felt it was better to remain a bit untrained to maintain your individuality.

Lyrically I like to use themes that make the listener use his or her imagination, and to give a little of the lessons I've learned in my own life.

If you listen to fools... The Mob Rules!

Music, Rock and Roll music especially, is such a generational thing. Each generation must have their own music, I had my own in my generation, you have yours, everyone I know has their own generation.

The world is full of Kings and Queens, Who blind your eyes and steal your dreams.

For every moment of truth, there's confusion in life

You can't tell young people what to do. You can't tell 'em because they'll look at you and say, 'Well, how can you tell me not to do that when you were there doing it yourself?' Or supposedly were doing it yourself. I think you must let everyone live their life the way they have to.

Sometimes melody and sometimes lyrics. It depends on the tempo and feel of the song. Slower pieces usually begin with melody and faster ones with lyrics. I write for the song and it leads me to my conclusion.

I always wanted to be a basketball player.

Love can be seen as the answer, but nobody bleeds for the dancer

Love is a never ending smile.

This is your here, this is your now, let it be magical!

I refuse to be beaten in any way shape or form, so I'm gonna beat this too.

It is just that heavy metal musicians write in minor keys, and when you do that, you frighten people.

We'll know for the first time If we're evil or divine We're the last in line.